Lacto
Indian
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. South Indian catering turned brick and mortar in Feb 2015. The dosas are gluten free and can be made vegan by leaving out the ghee. Uttapam is made from the same batter as the dosa and can be vegan.


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18 Reviews

First Review by bduboff

shahsisters

Points +310

Vegan
15 Sep 2024

Amazing!

We had the basil dosa and the farmers market uttapam, both of which were excellent with innovative flavors and so fresh. Service was amazing!

egrepp

Points +116

Vegetarian
14 Apr 2024

Savory, delicious

Paper Dosa has amazing and yummy vegetarian and vegan options. I like the paneer and pea dosa! Be aware that the soup that comes with the dosas is spicy. 🔥

Pros: Flavorful, Great service

dhall22

Points +414

Vegan
11 Feb 2024

Top notch South Indian

Some of the best South Indian food I've ever had. The mushroom Uttapam and Spicy Basil Dosa were my favorites. Everything was packed with flavor. Many dishes can be veganized but not all - for example the vada appetizer couldn't be done without yogurt. Prices were very fair for the portions and quality. Unfortunately no vegan chai or lassi. It was a very popular place on a Saturday - our party of 4 had to wait about 30 minutes for a table.

Pros: Really delicious food, Good service, Nice ambiance/decor

Cons: Not the biggest vegan selection, Crowded

Treyb3

Points +134

Vegan
07 Jan 2024

Huge dosa

I ordered the vegan paper dosa and was shocked when it came out. It was the biggest dosa I've ever seen and it was delicious. This place can get very busy so make a reservation if you don't want to wait. We walked up about an hour after opening and had to wait around 25 minutes before getting a table.

Updated from previous review on 2024-01-07

joyofveganism

Points +84

Vegan
25 Dec 2023

Yummy Dosas in Santa Fe

This place was packed when we arrived 30 mins after they opened, which is a great sign. Tried their masala dosa and it was perfectly thin and crispy. The chutneys were flavorful, wished the potato filling was a little spicier. But overall satisfying! Also tried their pappadum with chutneys. It came with a sampler of 4 chutneys. The roasted garlic chutney was a standout for me. Would totally have again if in town.

Pros: Many vegan options , Clearly labeled on the menu, Great wine options

Traveling.Plant_Eater

Points +132

Vegan
27 Apr 2023

Delicious Dosas

Absolutely delicious! The vegetarian dosas can all be made vegan by removing the ghee — all clearly listed on the menu.

Pros: Options clearly listed , Knowledgeable staff, Delicious Dosas

Cons: Busy, Wait

rachelbaker29

Points +36

Vegan
12 Apr 2023

Lifechanging

I will be thinking about the truffle dosa for a long, long, time. Most menu items have the option to veganize it. Vegan appetizers and mains.

Pros: Fair amount of vegan options, Fairly priced

LauraRocioBadillo

Points +18

Vegan
12 Mar 2023

Yum!

We ate plenty and well for an affordable amount. Nice dinner spot.

dlachica

Points +3050

Vegan
01 Jun 2022

Favorite

We were in Santa Fe for a month and tried many vegan and vegan friendly restaurants. This one was my favorite. We did take away and dine in (patio seating). Both experiences were great! Would definitely recommend this to my family and friends! For dine in we did the tasting menu and wine pairing. Love it when you don’t have to think much about it and the food and wine just shows up. Plenty of food! We took the 3 course home for another nights dinner 😋

Pros: Great vegan options , Beautiful patio, Authentic

phytophilous

Points +167

Vegan
28 Oct 2021

Fabulous find

What a lovely, unique dining experience! Delicious and superbly plated Indian food! The dosas are fabulous. The service is fast and friendly. We found plenty of vegan options among the largely flesh based items. Dosas can be ordered vegan-just ask for no ghee.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Delicious , Unique

Cons: Small portions

fxp

Points +817

Vegan
20 Aug 2021

Fine dining atmosphere and good food

This is not your traditional Dosa joint but a fine dining restaurant offering South Indian food like dosas, uttapams and curries, many of which are or can be made vegan. We enjoyed it a lot.

Pros: Clearly labeled vegan options , Nice ambiance, Yummy food

AutumnTierra

Points +1450

Vegan
15 Apr 2019

Tasty Indian fusion

I liked this place. It is very cute inside, though super busy. I sat at the bar, though, without a wait. I sprung for the taster, which lets you pick three courses. I loved the asparagus soup and the spicy basil dosa, which came with an amazing cilantro sauce. I also had the vegetable curry, which was ok, but not amazing. It is quite pricey, though.

Pros: Helpful and knowledgeable staff , Great ambiance , Many vegan options

Cons: Expensive , Not all vegan options labeled on menu

vsvihla

Points +568

Vegan
03 Mar 2019

Tasty!

We enjoyed the truffle dosa quite a bit. Staff understood vegan and were flexible regarding a food allergy. Less protein than would be nice. Crowded and busy. Would visit again.

Pros: Several options, Flavorful

Cons: Crowded

SandyBayes

Points +24

Vegan
06 Feb 2019

The place for South Indian fare!

My son and I shared a fabulous winter veg curry, a delicious masala uttapam and a hearty spinach and fennel dosa. We enjoyed our fill and had plenty to take home. The server could not have done more to ensure a more wonderful culinary experience. We will return again and again!

Pros: Great vegan options., Popular comfortable ambiance, Aim to please

Cons: Would like to see a vegan chai tea option

Jeronima

Points +26

Vegan
28 Dec 2018

Vegan options and helpful staff

We called ahead because there were 3 vegans in our group and they said they had plenty vegan options. We ate the most delicious vegetable curry I have ever tried, and a masala dosa, which they made vegan by removing the ghee. The waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable. Will definetly go back.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Most non vegan dishes can be made vegan, Knoledgable and friendly waiters

Cons: No reservations for parties under 6, So popular there is usually a wait for tables

KimGreen

Points +15

Vegetarian
10 Jul 2017

Great Veg Friendly Indian Restaurant.

First off, I am a local and we Santa Feans are "Foodies". There are many great restaurants in town to choose from and when this restaurant first opened I was there within 2 weeks! I love the menu because it gives a local vegetarian like me a lot to choose from which can be difficult to do in many restaurants. There hasn't been one item on the menu that I have tried that I did not like. The food is well-prepared, fresh, and delicious.

At any rate, if you are in town to visit the "City Different", give this restaurant a try. The atmosphere is nice but can be a little crowded as there can be a waiting line to get in. However, it is well worth your time for the delicious veggie choices. If you decide not to try this restaurant, I would suggest a smaller and upscale Indian restaurant, Raaga, It also has excellent veggie choices.

Pros: Unique veggie offerings., Delicious food., Plenty of veggie choices.

Cons: Can be a wait to get in., Can be a little bustling inside.

sglcklch

Points +3027

Vegan
31 Oct 2016

Food not bad but too polished for my liking

I don't remember ever having been to a South Indian restaurant that wasn't completely vegetarian. This was a first, and probably a last.

Food was overall decent and tasted authentic but on the pricey side. All dosas and uttapams were $10 and up, which is more than what I usually pay. The menu is contemporary Indian and a bit limited. Food is served in ceramics instead of the standard metalware. The décor is much nicer than that of regular Indian restaurants.

Onto the food, the spinach-fennel dosa was a dud. I didn't like that it was served rolled up and pre-sliced into sections. It was all soggy when it reached our table. The filling tasted disturbingly of meat, but I picked through it and found no discernible trace of animal matter. Most likely cross-contamination. The chile-cilantro uttapam was quite good, but oddly thin and reminded me more of a scallion pancake. The idiyappam dessert stood out; cardamom and coconut milk is always a winning combination in my book.

I'd rate this place average. The dosa missed the mark; the uttapam was alright; the dessert was the best out of the three. Whether you like it or not, you'll probably end up having to come here during your stay in the area because there's really not a lot around for vegans. Just know that this is not your typical dosa joint and adjust your expectations accordingly.

Pros: overall good food

Cons: pricey, cross-contamination

bduboff

Points +1445

Vegan
04 Jul 2015

Nice alternative to Indian offerings in Santa Fe

Paper Dosa has a nice small menu with many vegan options. I ordered the Mushroom Uttapam which I've never seen offered before and was delighted. A taste and texture profile that I've never had before at an Indian restaurant. The Mango and Avocado salad was also delicious and beautiful. I'll go back to explore their other offerings and ask them to include more vegan info on their online menu.

Pros: light delish Indian, free parking, unique items




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